Unviable
Adjective
UK
/ʌnˈvaɪ.ə.bəl/
US
/ʌnˈvaɪ.ə.bəl/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
Not capable of working successfully or continuing; not possible or practical.
Example
"An unviable solution may seem appealing at first but won’t hold up in real-world conditions."
"Building a resort in that remote location was financially unviable due to lack of infrastructure."
"The startup was forced to shut down because its pricing model proved unviable in a competitive market."
Explanation
If something is unviable, it cannot succeed, survive, or continue in a useful way. For example, a business idea might be unviable if it costs too much to run and doesn’t make enough money. It can also apply to plans, projects, or methods that won’t work because they lack the right conditions or support. It’s often used to point out something that isn’t practical or realistic.